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Meaning of word reflexive from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

reflexive noun

Meaning : A personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent.

reflexive adjective

Meaning : Without volition or conscious control.

Example : The automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light.
A reflex knee jerk.
Sneezing is reflexive.

Synonyms : automatic, reflex

Meaning : Referring back to itself.

Synonyms : self-referent

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